Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Campground - Upper?

No. Black Canyon Campground - Upper is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Black Canyon Campground - Upper

Campground · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,758 ft
Elevation

Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience.

Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150 (North Star Road). The upper campground is the first camping area you will come across and is visible from the entrance road.

The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest Road 150.

Getting there

The campground is located off FR150 (North Star Road) approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District offices (approximately 40 miles from Mimbres, NM).

33.18528, -108.03067 · 33°11'7.0"N 108°1'50.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jun, down to 56°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	57	60	67	73	81	90	89	87	83	75	65	56
Low °F	17	22	26	30	36	44	53	53	45	33	24	18
Precip in	1.0	0.9	0.7	0.4	0.5	0.7	2.7	3.1	1.8	1.2	1.0	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Canyon Campground - Upper

Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Campground - Upper?: No. Black Canyon Campground - Upper is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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